# What is IA? Artificial intelligence (AI) is a field of computing that seeks to create machines capable of performing tasks previously only possible for humans. It involves the development of algorithms and systems that enable machines to "learn" from data and past experiences so that they can make decisions and perform tasks autonomously and intelligently. AI can be applied in many areas, such as speech recognition, computer vision, natural language processing, robotics, and others. It can be used to automate repetitive tasks, improve efficiency in industrial processes, improve medical diagnostics, optimize marketing strategies, and even create advanced security systems. There are many types of AI algorithms, from the simplest, such as conditional rules, to the most complex, such as artificial neural networks. The field of artificial intelligence is constantly evolving and has the potential to significantly change the way we live and work. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://aicrowd.gitbook.io/whitepaper-eng/overview/what-is-ia.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.